Mitchell County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22nd. Buses will run clear roads only. The roads we are aware we cannot run will be posted on social media and our web page later tonight. Parents, please call your child’s school if a bus does not run your road. The principal and teachers will work with students on school work makeup. Staff need to report before 8:10 am and all schools will open for drop off at 8:15am.
We love our partnership with the Avery YMCA as they provide our afterschool program. Please complete the survey as we apply for grant funding to continue this opportunity.
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Mitchell County Schools understands that creating a safe learning environment requires continuous effort, vigilance, and collaboration. Safety of students and staff is one of our highest priorities. We maintain an SRO at every school due to grant efforts and collaboration with the Mitchell County Sheriff's Department. There are various methods and plans to communicate emergencies in every school. Thank you for trusting us with your most valuable possession every day.
We have received several calls this morning about an emergency situation . Please know this situation is not a school in Mitchell County Schools. We are thinking of our friends in another district this morning!
Tomorrow, Tuesday,January 21st, Mitchell County Schools will be closed. This will be a Schedule 2 Workday for staff. There will be no remote learning for students.
We have a few calendar reminders for next week...
Mitchell County Schools will be Closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 20th. We will be on our one hour delay schedule on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. We will return to school on our regular schedule (not 1 hour delay) on Thursday, January 23rd. We had previously announced we would return to regular schedule on January 21, but are postponing that change until January 23 because of the bitterly cold temperatures forecasted for early next week.
Buses will not run these roads on Friday, January 17.
Today we enjoyed a visit from North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mo Green. We shared the challenges we have faced with Hurricane Helene as well as our goals moving forward. We appreciate Mr. Green visiting Mitchell County and look forward to working with him as he leads public education in our state.
Buses will not run the following roads on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Hurricane Helene: This is Our Story
Submission by Laura Cole
Band and Music Teacher, MMS
"What Came With Helene:
Destruction, despair, desolation, death.
What Came After Helene:
Hard work, struggle, sweat,
Tears, thanksgiving,
Hope, joy,
Families coming together,
Neighbors helping neighbors,
Strangers becoming friends.
Our beautiful little mountain communities may look different, but we are strong, mountain people. Our ancestors fought to survive here and we can be proud of who we are and where we came from. We will rebuild together. Our communities will be beautiful again because they are already beautiful from within ourselves.
There are no words to express the deep gratitude that we all have for everyone from near and far who has shown concern, prayed, sent donations (whether monetary or in the form of food or supplies), those who have showed up to cut down trees, knock on doors, and lend a hand in any way possible. We will never forget what you have done for us."
Dear Mitchell County Schools Community:
We are aware that rumors are circulating concerning the cybersecurity breach of information maintained by PowerSchool. Here is the most up to date information that we have:
PowerSchool has not provided us any information that individual student or staff Social Security Number information was taken in the breach.
In the event that any individual information was taken, PowerSchool carries a legal obligation to contact the affected individual directly to inform them.
We understand that PowerSchool will offer free credit monitoring, credit freezes, and other surveillance for signs of identity theft to anyone who was directly affected.
We will continue to provide information on this matter as we receive it. In the meantime, please refer to our January 14 memo available at https://www.mcsnc.org/article/1964136 for more information.
Bus Information for 1/15/2025
MCS Parents - check out these Summer Camp Opportunities offered by the North Carolina School of Science and Math.
Deadlines approaching soon!
Want to learn more? Visit the NCSSM website by going to https://www.ncssm.edu
📢 Attention Parents and Guardians!
We’re conducting a survey with our high school students to better understand their internet access at home. The information gathered will help us identify and assist students who may need support, including providing T-Mobile hotspots to those without reliable access.
💻 What You Need to Know: The survey will be conducted during school hours. If you do NOT want your child to participate in this survey, please call the school to opt-out.
Your input is invaluable! If your child is participating, we encourage you to discuss your household’s internet and cell service with them to ensure accurate responses. Here are the questions (mostly multiple choice) that will be on the survey:
Do you have reliable internet access at home?
If yes, what type of internet connection do you have at home?
Have you experienced any challenges with internet access at home?
How often do these challenges affect your ability to complete schoolwork?
How would you rate the cell service/signal in your home?
Would having a T-Mobile hotspot improve your ability to complete schoolwork?
If provided with a T-Mobile hotspot, how often would you use it for school work?
Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your internet or cell service needs?
Together, we can help bridge the digital divide and set our students up for success! Thank you for your cooperation.
Mitchell County Schools will be back to our one hour delay schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15th. We will check roads in the early morning hours as some forecasts show a chance of snow tonight. A decision will be made before 6:30am, if needed. Buses will run safe roads only. A list of roads we cannot run will be posted later this evening.
Updated List
Mitchell County Schools will be on a 3 hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14th. Buses will run clear roads only. The roads we are aware we cannot run will be posted on social media and our web page later tonight. All gravel roads are still slick and buses cannot run these roads. Parents, please call your child’s school if a bus cannot run your road. The principal and teachers will work with students on school work makeup. Staff need to report before 8:20 am and all schools will open for drop off at 8:30. We will check roads again in the morning and if there is a need to cancel, the decision will be made by 8:00am.
Substitute Teacher Training
Mitchell County Schools will be closed for students tomorrow, Monday, January 13. It will be a Schedule 2 workday for staff. There will be no remote learning tomorrow.
Mitchell County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 10. This will be a No Day for students and 10 month employees. There will be no remote learning. Please prepare for the winter storm approaching our area tomorrow and stay safe.
